S.O.A.P. 30 Day Challenge – Day #8 February 8, 2024 “Faith In Jesus Christ Plus Nothing”
S. Acts 15:11 (NIV) “No! we believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
O. Jewish believers were trying to compel Gentile converts to the Christian faith to be observe the Jewish ritual of circumcision. They were telling them that unless they were circumcised, they would not be saved.
The disciples had a meeting with the apostles on this matter. They determined that it is clear, salvation is by faith in Jesus alone (through or by the grace of God – Eph. 2;8-9). Circumcision does not save people. Water baptism does not save. Speaking in tongues does not save – nor can any of these be evidence of God’s internal work to determine if a person is truly saved.
Only faith in Jesus by God’s grace. A lot of people continue to distort the gospel of Jesus with extra stuff. They did in Paul’s day and continue to do so.
A. I am thankful for the completed work of salvation on the cross by Jesus. There is nothing that can be added to further that completed work. I will continue to preach, teach, and disciple people in this Truth.
P. Thank you Lord Jesus for such a complete salvation. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me to continue to teach others this simple yet essential truth – that salvation = faith in Jesus + 0 (nothing). I praise you! In Jesus’ name.
